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<p>ANDERSON, Ind. — Andrew Luck’s impressive resume already includes 33 wins, two division titles and an AFC championship game appearance.</p>
<p>Pretty good for a 25-year-old quarterback.</p>
<p>Luck, of course, views things through a different lens. As he pours through game tapes, he sees too many turnovers, not enough touchdowns and too many blown chances on third down.</p>
<p>So the Colts’ quarterback enters his fourth season committed to getting even better.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-03/colts-luck-still-looking-improve-entering-prime-years" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-03/colts-luck-still-looking-improve-entering-prime-years#commentsSportsMICHAEL MAROTAnderson UniversityAndre JohnsonAndrew LuckAndrew Luckcamp SaturdayChuck PaganoEli ManningEntertainmentEntertainmentgeneral managerhead coachIndianaIndianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts seasonKANSAS CITYNational Football LeagueNational Football LeaguePerson CareerPeyton ManningPeyton ManningquarterbackQuotationReggie WayneRobert Griffin IIIRyan GrigsonSuper Bowl IIISuper Bowl MVPsSuper Bowl Vthe NFLMon, 03 Aug 2015 05:12:50 +0000MICHAEL MAROT227507 at http://lubbockonline.comColts' defense hoping to change image as playoffs heat uphttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-01-06/colts-defense-hoping-change-image-playoffs-heat
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<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Mike Adams spent his first 10 NFL seasons developing his own perception of the Colts.</p>
<p>He bought into the theory that Indianapolis needed a high-scoring offense to win games. He also realized the Colts needed a better defense to win championships.</p>
<p>Now, the Colts’ starting strong safety and his teammates want to show the rest of the league image isn’t everything.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-01-06/colts-defense-hoping-change-image-playoffs-heat" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-01-06/colts-defense-hoping-change-image-playoffs-heat#commentsSportsMICHAEL MAROTA.J. GreenAndrew LuckBALTIMOREChuck PaganoCincinnatiDefensive tackleDenverHuman InterestHuman InterestIndianapolisIndianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts seasonJacksonvilleJeremy HillJermaine GreshamKelvin HaydenLarry JohnsonMarlin JacksonMike AdamsNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNFLPerson CareerPerson LocationPeyton ManningPro BowlQuotationrunning backSuper BowlSuper Bowl IIISuper Bowl VSuper Bowl XXVIthe NFLTue, 06 Jan 2015 06:22:46 +0000MICHAEL MAROT204032 at http://lubbockonline.comICYMI: Vanishing PI aids Cowboys; penalties way up otherwisehttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-01-05/icymi-vanishing-pi-aids-cowboys-penalties-way-otherwise
<p>Officiating prompted conversation and consternation all season in the NFL, so why should the playoffs — particularly the pass interference call that was, then suddenly wasn't, in the Cowboys' wild-card win over the Lions — be any different?</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-01-05/icymi-vanishing-pi-aids-cowboys-penalties-way-otherwise" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-01-05/icymi-vanishing-pi-aids-cowboys-penalties-way-otherwise#commentsFiled onlineSportsHOWARD FENDRICHAmerican football in the United StatesannouncerAnthony HitchensArizonaBALTIMOREBrandon PettigrewCincinnatiCowboys–Eagles rivalryDallasDETROITEntertainmentEntertainmentHeadIndianapolisJoe BuckLinebackerMike PereiraNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNational Football League playoffsNew York Giants seasonNFLPerson CareerPete MorelliPittsburghQuotationSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSuper Bowl VSuper Bowl XLthe NFLTom BradyTony RomoTony RomoMon, 05 Jan 2015 16:02:37 +0000HOWARD FENDRICH203931 at http://lubbockonline.comWill Cowboys' Murray face playoff-bound Indianapolis? http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2014-12-21/will-cowboys-murray-face-playoff-bound-indianapolis
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<p>ARLINGTON — Two questions are at the heart of Andrew Luck’s first game against the Dallas Cowboys in the Indianapolis quarterback’s visit to his home state.</p>
<p>Will NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray play with the Cowboys needing to win at least one, if not both, of their final two games to end a four-year playoff drought?</p>
<p>And what exactly are Luck and the Colts playing for Sunday with their postseason spot secure, but not a great chance to improve their seeding?</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2014-12-21/will-cowboys-murray-face-playoff-bound-indianapolis" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2014-12-21/will-cowboys-murray-face-playoff-bound-indianapolis#commentsSportsSCHUYLER DIXONAFC SouthAmerican footballAmerican football in the United StatesAndrew LuckArlingtonChuck PaganocoachCowboys–Redskins rivalryDallasDallas CowboysDallas CowboysDeMarco MurrayDeMarco MurrayDenverDez BryantEmmitt SmithHoustonIndianapolisIndianapolis ColtsJason GarrettJeremy MinceyleaderMurrayNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNew EnglandNew York GiantsNFC EastNFLPerson CareerPeyton ManningPHILADELPHIAquarterbackQuotationrunning backSuper Bowl VTony RomoTony RomoWASHINGTONY. HiltonSun, 21 Dec 2014 06:48:40 +0000SCHUYLER DIXON202297 at http://lubbockonline.comRecord-setting Murray, Cowboys top Giants 31-21 http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-20/record-setting-murray-cowboys-top-giants-31-21
<p>ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeMarco Murray's workload is a frequently asked question during the week for the Dallas Cowboys. There is no doubt about the answer when the game is on the line.</p>
<p>The NFL's leading rusher is going to get the ball.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-20/record-setting-murray-cowboys-top-giants-31-21" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-20/record-setting-murray-cowboys-top-giants-31-21#commentsFiled online2007–08 NFL playoffsAmerican football in the United StatesArlingtonBrownClevelandDallasDallas CowboysDeMarco MurrayDeMarco MurrayEli ManningGavin EscobarJerry JonesLubbock Avalanche-JournalMurrayNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNational Football League playoffsNew YorkNew York GiantsNew York Giants seasonOklahomaPerson CareerplayerQuotationrunning backSuper Bowl VTexasthe NFLTony RomoTony RomoMon, 20 Oct 2014 11:45:44 +0000Staff194186 at http://lubbockonline.comSuper Bowl-winning QB Earl Morrall dies at 79 http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2014-04-26/super-bowl-winning-qb-earl-morrall-dies-79
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<p>MIAMI — Earl Morrall stepped in when the 1972 Miami Dolphins needed him most. And then he willingly stepped aside, earning enduring admiration from his teammates and coach Don Shula.</p>
<p>Morrall, who started 11 games during the Dolphins’ perfect season and spent 21 years as an NFL quarterback, died Friday at age 79. He had been in failing health for some time.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2014-04-26/super-bowl-winning-qb-earl-morrall-dies-79" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2014-04-26/super-bowl-winning-qb-earl-morrall-dies-79#commentsSportsBob GrieseBob GriesecoachDan MarinoDon ShulaDon ShulaEarl MorrallEarl MorrallEmployment ChangeIndianapolis ColtsJoe NamathJohnny UnitasJohnny UnitasLarry CsonkaLubbock Avalanche-JournalMIAMIMiami DolphinsMiami DolphinsMiami Dolphins seasonMichigan State Spartans footballNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNFLPaul WarfieldPerson AttributesPerson CareerPerson LocationPittsburghPro Football Hall of Fame inducteesPro Football Hall of FamersquarterbackQuotationSuper BowlSuper Bowl IIISuper Bowl Vthe 1969 Super Bowlthe Super BowlSat, 26 Apr 2014 05:27:32 +0000Staff172764 at http://lubbockonline.comWare, Peppers released as NFL free agency openshttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2014-03-12/ware-peppers-released-nfl-free-agency-opens
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<p>A couple of accomplished NFL pass rushers suddenly became available when DeMarcus Ware and Julius Peppers were released to create room under the salary cap in two of the biggest moves at Tuesday’s start of the free-agency signing period.</p>
<p>The Bears cut ties with Peppers, who has 1181/2 sacks in 12 seasons, as part of a series of moves aimed at improving their defense, including agreeing to a five-year contract with former Raiders end Lamarr Houston.</p>
<p>The Cowboys let Ware and his 117 sacks go.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2014-03-12/ware-peppers-released-nfl-free-agency-opens" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2014-03-12/ware-peppers-released-nfl-free-agency-opens#commentsSportsHOWARD FENDRICHAdam HaywardAmerican football in the United StatesAndre RobertsBranden AlbertCorey GrahamcornerbackDallasDallas CowboysDeMarcus WareDeMarcus WareEugene MonroeJared VeldheerJerry JonesJon AsamoahJonathan MartinJulius PeppersLamarr Houstonleft tacklelinemanMIAMIMiami Dolphins seasonNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNFLNFL seasonoffensive linemenPerson AttributesPerson CareerplayerPro BowlquarterbackQuotationRodger SaffoldSan Francisco 49ersShawn LauvaoSuper Bowl VTechnologyTechnologyThe Associated PressUSDWashington RedskinsZane BeadlesWed, 12 Mar 2014 05:25:20 +0000HOWARD FENDRICH167528 at http://lubbockonline.comRarefied Air: Hail Mary catches clutch, not commonhttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-11-20/rarefied-air-hail-mary-catches-clutch-not-common
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<p>Roger Staubach was watching on TV a couple of weekends ago when Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton completed a 51-yard pass for a tying touchdown on the final play of regulation against Super Bowl champion Baltimore, aided by a Ravens defender accidentally tipping the football toward a receiver.</p>
<p>The official NFL game summary’s description contained these words: “A.J. Green catches hail mary pass.”</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-11-20/rarefied-air-hail-mary-catches-clutch-not-common" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-11-20/rarefied-air-hail-mary-catches-clutch-not-common#commentsSportsHOWARD FENDRICHA.J. GreenAmerican footballAndy DaltonBALTIMORECincinnati BengalsDallas CowboysDenverDrew PearsonFootballGeorgiaHail Mary passJames IhedigboJay GrudenJoe FlaccoJoe FlaccoMinnesotaMinnesota VikingsNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNational Football League playoffsNational Football League seasonNFLPerson CareerPro Football Hall of Fame inducteesquarterbackQuotationreporterRoger StaubachRoger StaubachSuper BowlSuper Bowl VSuper Bowl Xthe NFLWarren MoonWed, 20 Nov 2013 06:31:43 +0000HOWARD FENDRICH155886 at http://lubbockonline.comBryant backpedals from comments about Johnsonhttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-10-27/bryant-backpedals-comments-about-johnson
<p>DETROIT — Dez Bryant backpedaled like a cornerback when asked follow-up questions about saying he could do anything Calvin Johnson can do.</p>
<p>“I think a lot of people took it the wrong way,” Bryant said. “Clearly, I said there was no comparison.”</p>
<p>It will be easy to compare the two star receivers when the Detroit Lions (4-3) play the Dallas Cowboys (4-3) because they are both go-to options for their quarterbacks, and they’re facing two of the NFL’s worst teams against the pass.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-10-27/bryant-backpedals-comments-about-johnson" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-10-27/bryant-backpedals-comments-about-johnson#commentsSportsLARRY LAGEAmerican football in the United StatesBrandon CarrBryantCalvin JohnsonCalvin JohnsonChris HoustonCincinnaticoachcornerbackDallasDallas CowboysDallas CowboysDETROITDetroit LionsDetroit Lions seasonJason GarrettJason GarrettJason WittenLouis DelmasMatthew StaffordMatthew StaffordNational Football LeagueNational Football LeaguePerson CareerPerson LocationPerson PartyPHILADELPHIAplayerquarterbackQuotationSuper Bowl Vthe NFLthe Super BowlTony RomoTony RomoSun, 27 Oct 2013 08:40:00 +0000LARRY LAGE153350 at http://lubbockonline.comEx-Cowboys say scrutiny is same for modern playershttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-08-27/ex-cowboys-say-scrutiny-same-modern-players
<p>LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Members of the Dallas Cowboys’ championship teams from the 1970s said Monday that the scrutiny professional athletes face in the modern era is similar to what they went through in the days before every move was recorded on a smartphone and spread around the world by social media.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-08-27/ex-cowboys-say-scrutiny-same-modern-players" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-08-27/ex-cowboys-say-scrutiny-same-modern-players#commentsSportsKELLY P. KISSELAmerican footballArkansasathleteCharlie WatersCliff HarriscornerbackDallas CowboysDallas Cowboysdefensive backLittle Rock Touchdown ClubMel RenfroNational Football LeagueNational Football League seasonPerson CareerplayerquarterbackQuotationRoger StaubachRoger StaubachsmartphoneSuper Bowl VSuper BowlsThe Associated PressTue, 27 Aug 2013 05:28:38 +0000KELLY P. KISSEL146592 at http://lubbockonline.comColts' owner unhappy with blowout in openerhttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-08-13/colts-owner-unhappy-blowout-opener
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<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Colts owner Jim Irsay didn’t like anything he saw Sunday against Buffalo.</p>
<p>So on Monday, he apologized to the fans.</p>
<p>“Many starters played briefly or were nursing little injuries, but it was a crap performance, my apologies/My commanders got n earful from me!” he tweeted less than 24 hours after an embarrassing 44-20 loss to Buffalo.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-08-13/colts-owner-unhappy-blowout-opener" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-08-13/colts-owner-unhappy-blowout-opener#commentsSportsMICHAEL MAROTAndrew LuckBuffaloChandler HarnishChuck PaganocoachEmployment RelationIndianapolisIndianapolis ColtsJim IrsayJustin HickmanMatt HasselbeckNational Football LeaguePerson CareerquarterbackQuotationSuper Bowl IIISuper Bowl VUSDTue, 13 Aug 2013 05:26:10 +0000MICHAEL MAROT144948 at http://lubbockonline.comCowboys know playoffs-or-bust drill in NFC Easthttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-25/cowboys-know-playoffs-or-bust-drill-nfc-east
<p>IRVING — The Dallas Cowboys should know this drill by now.</p>
<p>The only thing left is figuring out how to win a playoffs-or-bust game at an NFC East rival in the final game of the season.</p>
<p>The Cowboys flopped badly in Philadelphia in 2008, and were better but still not very good last season at the New York Giants.</p>
<p>Dallas gets another chance Sunday night at Washington against Robert Griffin III and the Redskins (9-6), who could still make the postseason even if they lose.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-25/cowboys-know-playoffs-or-bust-drill-nfc-east" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-25/cowboys-know-playoffs-or-bust-drill-nfc-east#commentsSportsSCHUYLER DIXONAmerican football in the United StatesBALTIMOREChristmas EvecoachCowboys StadiumDallasDallas CowboysDallas CowboysDeMarco MurrayDrew BreesDrew BreesIrvingJason GarrettJerry JonesMiles AustinNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNational Football League rivalriesNew OrleansNew York GiantsNew York GiantsNFC EastNFC EastNFLPerson CareerPHILADELPHIAplayerQuotationRobert Griffin IIISuper Bowl VTexasThanksgivingTony RomoWASHINGTONWashington RedskinsTue, 25 Dec 2012 06:29:55 +0000SCHUYLER DIXON118648 at http://lubbockonline.comColts, Bengals make playoffs with winshttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-23/colts-bengals-make-playoffs-wins
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<p>One year after putting together the NFL’s worst record, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs.</p>
<p>Joining them on Sunday were the Cincinnati Bengals, finishing out the field in the AFC.</p>
<p>The Colts (10-5) equaled the 2008 Miami Dolphins as the only teams to win at least 10 games after losing 14 or more the previous season. Top overall draft pick Andrew Luck completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne late in the fourth quarter for a 20-13 victory at Kansas City.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-23/colts-bengals-make-playoffs-wins" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-23/colts-bengals-make-playoffs-wins#commentsSportsA.J. GreenAndrew LuckAndy DaltonBaltimore RavensBruce AriansCam NewtonChuck PaganoCincinnatiCincinnati BengalscoachIndianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsInterim coachJacksonvilleJosh BrownKANSAS CITYLubbock Avalanche-JournalMiami DolphinsNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNational Football League seasonPerson CareerPeyton ManningPittsburghQuotationReggie WayneSuper Bowl Vthe NFLMon, 24 Dec 2012 05:52:50 +0000Staff118498 at http://lubbockonline.comCincy's Newman set for reunion weekend with Dallashttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-08/cincys-newman-set-reunion-weekend-dallas
<p>IRVING — The enduring image of cornerback Terence Newman’s nine seasons as a starter in Dallas was getting hurdled by a fullback in a season-ending loss to the New York Giants that kept the Cowboys out of the playoffs.</p>
<p>His release didn’t come until two months after the Cowboys finished one of the worst seasons of pass defense in franchise history. It might as well have been that cold night in New Jersey last January.</p>
<p>“I pretty much figured it was coming,” said Newman, who was dumped to avoid an $8 million hit against the Dallas salary cap.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-08/cincys-newman-set-reunion-weekend-dallas" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-08/cincys-newman-set-reunion-weekend-dallas#commentsSportsSCHUYLER DIXONCincinnati BengalscoordinatorcornerbackDallasfullbackHenry HynoskiIrvingJason GarrettLee Roy JordanLinebackerMorris ClaiborneNational Football LeagueNew JerseyNew York GiantsPerson CareerPerson LocationplayerQuotationSuper BowlSuper Bowl VtackleTerence NewmanTerence NewmanUSDSat, 08 Dec 2012 06:43:02 +0000SCHUYLER DIXON116672 at http://lubbockonline.comRomo, Cowboys trying to hang on to uneven seasonhttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-07/romo-cowboys-trying-hang-uneven-season
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<p>IRVING — Tony Romo threw 13 interceptions in the first seven games and has just two since. He was booed lustily in two mistake-filled home losses, then broke Troy Aikman’s franchise record for touchdowns in the most efficient outing of his career.</p>
<p>The Dallas quarterback has used phrases such as “exhausting my brain” while the Cowboys have lived on the edge of the playoff chase, and their penchant for falling behind looked like it might wear out his right arm.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-07/romo-cowboys-trying-hang-uneven-season" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2012-12-07/romo-cowboys-trying-hang-uneven-season#commentsSportsSCHUYLER DIXONAmerican football in the United StatesCincinnatiCowboys–Giants rivalryCowboys–Redskins rivalryDallasDallas CowboysDeMarco MurrayDeMarco MurrayIrvingNational Football LeagueNational Football League rivalriesPerson CareerPHILADELPHIAquarterbackQuotationSuper BowlSuper Bowl VThanksgivingTony RomoTony RomoTroy AikmanWASHINGTONFri, 07 Dec 2012 06:35:28 +0000SCHUYLER DIXON116530 at http://lubbockonline.com